Exercise 2 - Shoulder circling (warm-up and cool-down)

These exercises to help you regain arm and shoulder movement after surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer have been developed with the help of breast surgeons, breast care nurses and physiotherapists. Speak to your breast care nurse or physiotherapist before starting these exercises.
The first week after surgery you should do the warm-up exercises (1 and 2) followed by the basic exercises (3,4,5 and 6). Then do the cool-down exercises (1 and 2).
The second week after surgery and beyond, you should do the warm-up exercises, the basic exercises and the advanced exercises (7, 8 and 9). Then do the cool-down exercises.
Try to do the exercises 3 times a day (morning, around midday and evening) for the first 3 months. After 3 months, and once you have regained usual movement in your arm, continue exercises 1, 3 and 6 once a day to help reduce discomfort and stiffness in the future.
You should not feel pain when doing the exercises. However, a stretching or pulling sensation is normal. Speak to your breast care nurse or physiotherapist if you have any concerns about your range of movement or discomfort.
A special thanks to Caroline Tweedie, specialist breast care nurse, for taking part in these videos
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